St. Agur with Fresh Figs

Yield

Serves 6

Ingredients

14 ounces/400 g

St. Agur blue-veined cheese

4

fresh figs, cut into quarters

1/2 cup/110 ml

ruby Port

Crackers

Vintage Port

Preparation

Allow the cheese to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Arrange the cheese on a platter with the fresh figs. Place the Port in a heavy small saucepan with high sides over medium-high heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until it is reduced to a glaze.

Drizzle the Port glaze alongside the cheese. Serve with crackers and pour a nice vintage Port for drinking.